Confederations Cup 2013 semi-finals: Top five players to watch out for when Spain face Italy

3. Jordi Alba

The full-back scored two goals against Nigeria in yet another stellar display for La Roja. His pace on the wing makes him dangerous player in offense while he remains solid in defence. He has really flowered in the national side at a young age and will continue to be a long term fixture in this side.

His game adds an additional dimension to Spain’s tiki-taka football. He will have to make sure he focuses on his defensive duties against Italy, who boast a bit of pace on the wing. Apart from that, his ability to get goals always comes in handy.